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2020-12-14 20:26
Saffron plantation expected to augment agritourism in Zanjan
TEHRAN – Saffron farming has been amplified in the tourist areas of the northwestern Zanjan province to develop agritourism in the region.
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2020-11-29 22:13
Saffron farming lifting agritourism in central Iran
TEHRAN – Over the past couple of years, saffron farming has dramatically been developed in lands encircling Natanz, a phenomenon that local tourism officials believe could help develop agritourism across the central Iranian town.
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2020-11-25 19:47
Culturally-rich Fars province takes step to boost agritourism
TEHRAN – Iran’s Fars province, globally renowned for its vibrant cultural, historical, and archaeological gems such as Persepolis and Pasargadae, aims to jump-start agritourism as it is home to vast changing natural landscapes as well.
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2020-11-09 21:22
Iran’s first tourism farm inaugurated
TEHRAN – The first tourism farm in Iran, measuring five hectares in area, has been created in a scenic fertile land adjacent to a dense forest in the northern province of Golestan.
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2020-10-27 11:46
Farmers harvesting ‘red gold’ in northeast Iran
Photo depicts a farmer is pouring the newly-picked flowers of saffron crocus, commonly known as the red gold, into a sack in northeastern North Khorasan province, October 26, 2020.
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2020-10-25 20:00
Rice paddy fields, an untapped tourism potential
TEHRAN – Agritourism, a relatively new branch of the tourism industry in which tourists stay with local people in rural areas, could be developed in Ilam province due to its mild climate, which makes it a suitable place to cultivate a variety of agricultural products such as rice.
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2020-10-19 22:38
By Afshin Majlesi
Tea tourism: experience the taste of a serene holiday
If you are the type of person who is looking for new travel destinations that are peaceful, pristine, and perfect for a picnic with loads of indigenous culture, you may consider a tea tour for your next excursion.
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2020-10-06 18:34
By Mehdi Garshasbi
Time for a holistic approach to rural development
The basic objective of rural development is to organize, develop and utilize the available resources of land, water, and human resources in such a manner that an entire population is dependent upon these resources and have an equitable opportunity to fulfill basic needs.
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2020-09-06 21:00
Agritourism formulated in Iran
TEHRAN – The Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has declared new guidelines and instructions to launch agritourism in the country.
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2020-08-15 22:40
Tehran to host online meeting on agritourism
TEHRAN- Tehran province’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department General will be hosting an online meeting on agritourism on Wednesday, ISNA reported.
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2020-08-04 18:27
Survey to examine role of saffron in tourism development
TEHRAN – A case study is being carried out on the central city of Natanz to find out how saffron farming may contribute to the development of agritourism in the region.
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2020-06-30 10:00
Photo: ISNA/ Mahsa Ramezani
Harvest season brings new life to Iran’s Alamut
A farmer harvests red cherries in a garden on the outskirts of Alamut in Qazvin province, north-central Iran, June 29, 2020. The harvest season commenced couple of days ago in numerous lush gardens that are dotted in the mountainous region.
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2020-06-20 18:38
Govt. permit to ensure quality of agritourism in Iran
TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy tourism chief Vali Teymouri has said permits will be granted to eligible tour operators to launch their agritourism businesses, aiming to set certain standards in a move to ensure the quality of such services in the country.
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2020-05-16 18:03
Agritourism may shorten way to materialize 'Surge in Production’
TEHRAN - Agritourism, a relatively new branch of the travel industry in which tourists stay with local people in rural areas abroad, is deemed as a means to materialize the national goal of 'Surge in Production’.
